Ann Graves (Dublin Fingal East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

All the presentations were really informative. We should acknowledge how crucial investment in our youth is. It is always going to help us down the line if we educate, prevent and provide support. That is what all the witnesses do collectively and I thank them. Our seven minutes fly past. I will start with Ms Kelly of Belong To. I want to acknowledge how adverse childhood experiences have long-term effects on our young people, particularly those who are from the LGBT+ communities. They have the added impact of perhaps homophobic or transphobic issues to deal with. How can we ensure that the strategy will give communities of interest like hers a central role in implementing actions relating to her communities? Second, Belong To played a bit role in the previous strategy. Have it been involved in consultation on this one? If not, what would Ms Kelly like to see in the strategy to provide support for your community?